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Vegan Refried Kidney Beans
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound kidney beans cooked after being soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as grapeseed
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos seeded (or not if you like spicy foods)
  • 1/4 cup green bell peppers chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 1 large clove
  • 1 teaspoon annatto
  • 1/2 cup canned diced or whole tomatoes with about 1/4 cup of the juice
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 oregano leaves
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan cook, the soaked beans in a lot of water, about 30 minutes or until the beans are tender. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil, cumin seeds and cook for about 3 minutes. Add chopped onions, cook until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add annatto, jalapeno, garlic, peppers and cook stirring occasionally for about 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add tomatoes and juice, bay leaves and the cooked beans. Lower heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, covered. Adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.
  4. Serve with rice and top with chopped cilantro.